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Rye in Period Living & Traditional Homes
People who read this Message Board are obviously interested in Rye! This is just to let you all know that there’s a feature on Rye in the current (June 2003) issue of PERIOD LIVING & TRADITIONAL HOMES magazine (glossy, monthly) on the back page. It features Lynn Nor-sAlpine and Glynne Norris, the owners of The … read more
11th May 2003

Margaret G Powling
Discussion
In Search of Lost Relative
I am trying to locate my sister and I only have her phone number with no reply which I have found out is for Rye. My sister’s maiden name is Brenda Standen she has a son who will be now about 20 she may have now got married but do not know any more than … read more
20th March 2003

Denise Benn
Genealogy
Rhye Song
The seven seas of Rhye (note different spelling) was an early track by Queen (it was on their 2nd album). The Rhye in that song is merely part of the lyric and has no connection with the town of Rye. … read more
16th March 2003

Paul Newman
Discussion
Tilling Green
This year Tilling Green School celebrates it’s 50th anniversary. As part of this a Golden Book is in the Newsagents on the Tilling Green Estate to be signed by as many ex Tilling Green pupils as possible. If anyone reading this once attended the school and will be visiting Rye soon, could they also pop … read more
4th March 2003

Jamie
Discussion
Effects of Tourism
I am conducting a study and was wondering if anyone had any information on the effects of tourism in Rye such as pollution rates, crime rates etc and any authority that I could contact to discuss such matters? Thanks. … read more
1st March 2003

Bethan
Discussion
Search for Caravan Sites
I am looking for caravan sites that can accommodate rallies of 40 plus outfits in the Rye area. … read more
10th February 2003

Malcolm Webb
Discussion
1861/91 Census
The 1891 census showed “Leaside” or “Seaside” as an address in the Broomhill area does anyone recognise this? Also in 1861 I have Rye-Horing by Sea does this mean anything to any local historians? Many thanks Syd Pawley … read more
9th February 2003

Sydney Pawley
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Genealogy
Rye Bay Scallops
Saw your email on the Rye website re: scallops. There was a feature on Rye scallops in last Saturday’s Times (1st Feb) in the Weekend Section, page 5, entitled “The Rye road to superb fresh scallops.” It is by Charles Campion, and at the end it mentions Botterells, Fish and Shellfish Merchants, Harbour Road, Rye … read more
4th February 2003

Margaret G Powling
Discussion
BBC Radio Kent – Toby Jugs
I left a message on page 9 of your website, after my husband and I had enjoyed a holiday in Rye. I just thought readers of this site might like to know that I’m going to be on BBC Radio Kent (if you can receive that in Rye and environs?) on Thursday 30th Jan, at … read more
25th January 2003

Margaret G Powling
Discussion
Accommodation
Warning! Tunbridge wells tourist office has reported that a B&B provider had a couple walk out without paying after staying 2 weeks. They did the same thing in Maidstone a month ago. The police are keen to trace them as the man said he was working for the police, and often stayed in the premises … read more
18th December 2002

Rye Tourist Info Centre
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